Lead UE5/C++ Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead UE5/C++ Engineer (Gamedev): Leading the design and development of core game systems and technical architecture with an accent on scalability and high-performance. Focus on mentoring a distributed team, optimizing PC/console performance, and driving architectural best practices.

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Estonia (every few months for 1–2 weeks). Candidates are expected to be based in Poland, Romania, or Armenia.

Company

hirify.global is an international company working on innovative and exciting game projects.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of core game systems using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
• Define and drive technical architecture and implement best practices across the project.
• Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to align technical and creative goals.
• Oversee performance optimization and scalability across PC and console platforms.
• Manage and improve development workflows, tools, and engineering pipelines.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in C++.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5).
• Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role within game development.
• Strong understanding of game architecture, systems design, and real-time performance.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers in a remote/distributed environment.
• Deep knowledge of at least one area: gameplay systems, networking, AI, physics, or rendering.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping multiple game titles, ideally in a lead role.
• Strong background in multiplayer/networked game development.
• Familiarity with UE5 tools such as Blueprints, Niagara, Nanite, and Lumen.
• Experience building or improving engineering pipelines and tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Travel opportunities for onsite collaboration in Estonia.
• Collaborative and international team environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.